It alarms me
that you had to take such evasive actions afterwards.
( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Mon 15 Nov 2010, 23:53, 2 replies)

I didn't have to.
Probably. But I know/have read about how the scientologist gits can make one's life hell if you dare to say a word against them. I suspect this wouldn't be a problem in the sleepy little town in which I live, but even so, better safe than sorry.

I'll be doing it again this year, if anyone wants to join me.
(Large Hardon Collider Bah Bloody Humbug, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 1:08, closed)

Yes, he did.
They are spectacularly litigious, and have been known to hound their critics at their homes.

Large, did any of the Scientologists take a photo of you? It's standard procedure in these cases. A photo of you is probably sitting in a file in the Office of Special Affairs as we speak.

Here's a nice anonymous protest report I remember from my days reading alt.religion.scientology (google groups FTW) that mentions the photo stuff.

It can be rather scary.
( Amish Information Systems hates misplaced, commas, Tue 16 Nov 2010, 10:55, closed)

I've heard that before
so my floppy-brimmed hat was pulled low over my face. That's no guarantee of course, but I suspect the absence of 35lbs of "energy box" around my midriff, a clean-shaved and clear-skinned complexion (where it used to be full grey-bearded), and an all over #2 (where it used to be just-longer-than-RAF-approved) will put them off the scent.

Of course, I live in the US, the land of the over-armed. And in a state which has a "must issue" policy. For those of you in Blighty, this means that because I have no felony convictions (or misdemeanours, though I don't think they count), all I have to do is present myself to the local Sheriff's department, and they must issue me a permit to carry a concealed weapon. MUST issue.

And the choice is really rather large. I'm partial to the Sig Sauer P220, and some of the smaller Glocks.
(Large Hardon Collider Bah Bloody Humbug, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 4:53, closed)

Gulp
That's just mind-boggling for us Brits, for whom sparklers now require 17-page risk assessment form and a 2-week pre-approval period.
( Amish Information Systems hates misplaced, commas, Wed 17 Nov 2010, 13:37, closed)